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Sylvain Charlebois

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is Senior Director of the Agri-Foods Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Also at Dalhousie, he is Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculty of Agriculture. His current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety, and has published four books and many peer-reviewed journal articles in several publications. His research has been featured in a number of newspapers, including The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.
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Why a Ceasefire Won’t Lower Grocery Prices in Canada

Oil volatility, not falling prices, is driving sustained food inflation across Canada, says Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.
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Food Fraud Is Becoming a Business Model in Canada

Food fraud in Canada is rising as economic pressures grow, exposing gaps in oversight and raising serious questions about trust in the food system, says Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.
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Government Grocery Stores Won’t Fix Food Affordability in Canada

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois explains why government grocery stores won’t work in Canada and what can actually improve food affordability.
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Food Prices Reshape Easter Dinner in Canada in 2026

Rising food prices in Canada are shifting Easter dinner choices in 2026, as consumers trade tradition for affordability.
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Fast Food Is No Longer the Cheap Option in Canada

Fast food is losing its value edge in Canada as prices rise and consumers shift spending to grocery and more selective dining choices.
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Food Taxes in Canada Are More Problematic Than They Appear

Sylvain Charlebois discusses how food taxes in Canada quietly impact affordability, and why Manitoba’s PST decision could signal broader policy change.
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Rising Grocery Prices in Canada Are Changing Consumer Behaviour

Rising grocery costs are forcing Canadians to change how they shop, revealing deeper structural challenges in food affordability.
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Canada Still Leads G7 as Grocery Inflation Outpaces Wages

Canada still leads the G7 in grocery inflation at 5.4%, with food prices rising faster than wages despite a recent slowdown.
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Rising Carbon Pricing in Canada Strains Grocery Supply Chains

Opinion: Rising carbon pricing in Canada may increase transportation and logistics costs across grocery supply chains and food distribution networks.
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Grocery Shoppers Embrace Pajama Wear Amid Economic Shift

Quick grocery trips and convenience-driven shopping habits are reshaping how consumers interact with food retailers.
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Oil Prices Could Push Canadian Grocery Inflation Higher

Rising oil prices could push Canadian grocery inflation toward 6–8% in 2026 as energy costs ripple through the food supply chain.
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Iran Tensions Could Push Canadian Grocery Prices Higher

Rising tensions with Iran and risks to the Strait of Hormuz could push energy costs higher, adding pressure to Canadian grocery prices.
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Canada Grocery Store Density Declines Despite Expansion

Major grocers are opening discount stores across Canada, yet supermarket density per capita continues to fall, raising market questions.
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Reese’s Quality Debate Highlights Shrinkflation Risk

Brad Reese questions product quality as Hershey’s denies changes, sparking debate over shrinkflation and brand trust in inflationary times.
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How U.S. Tariff Turmoil Could Hit Canadian Grocery Bills

U.S. tariff uncertainty could raise costs across Canada’s $100B agri-food corridor, putting pressure on the Canadian grocery bill.
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Canada’s Food Prices Rising Faster Than Any G7 Nation

Canada now has the highest food inflation in the G7, with structural costs and productivity challenges driving prices above global peers.
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Canada’s Grocers Turn to AI, Shoppers to Pay [Op-Ed]

AI moves from back-end systems to shopper-facing tools, raising new questions around pricing, privacy, and trust in Canadian grocery retail.
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Canadian Boycott of U.S. Goods Gains Measurable Traction

Scanner data suggests Canadian consumers are reducing purchases of U.S. goods, signalling a measurable boycott with potential long-term retail impacts.
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Super Bowl Drives Major Food Spending in Canada

Super Bowl weekend has become a major at-home food occasion in Canada, with millions of viewers driving spikes in wings, snacks, and delivery orders.
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Canada’s Food Inflation Problem Is Getting Worse

Canada now leads the G7 with 6.2% food inflation, signaling deeper structural and policy challenges in the food system.
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McDonald’s Canada Triggers a New Fast-Food Price War

McDonald’s Canada freezes value pricing for a year, forcing rivals to respond and sending ripple effects through restaurants, processors, and Canadian farms.
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Canada Could Lose 4,000 Restaurants in 2026

Despite growth on paper, Canada’s restaurant sector faces rising costs, shrinking margins, and accelerating closures heading into 2026.
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Canada Introduces Enhanced Vitamin D Fortification in Milk

An overlooked change to vitamin D fortification in milk reflects a broader rethink of how nutrition policy is applied in Canada.
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Canada’s Food Economy Faces a Defining Shift in 2026

Canada’s food economy enters a pivotal year as trade pressures, health trends, AI pricing, and new regulations reshape the sector in 2026.
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Pet Food Inflation Becomes a Cost-of-Living Crisis in Canada

Pet food inflation in Canada has surged since 2020, pushing pet ownership from a lifestyle choice into a growing cost-of-living pressure.
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